COMMISSIONS

Commissioning a work is a wonderfully personal process where the ensemble and composer work closely together to create something new which is specifically tailored to the group. It is one of my favorite things to do, so please feel free to contact me to discuss your commissioning request.

The text is one of the most crucial parts of the commissioning process.  A context for the work, including any specific message you wish to communicate is always helpful.  Once I find a suitable text, I'll submit it for your approval before embarking on the work.  

Rates also vary depending on the length and scope of the piece, as well as time allowed for its creation. However, I always do my best to find a way to stay within the budget of the commissioning ensemble.

Commission inquiries can be sent to arjacobson@icloud.com

CURRENT PROJECTS

  • “Ring Out Wild Bells” - Northern Arizona University Choral Union (Flagstaff, AZ) - Conductor Timothy Westerhaus

Completed projects

  • “The Flower at the Heart of Me” - Cantabile Chamber Choir (Skagit, WA) - Conductor Dustin Willetts, Euan Tait Librettist

  • “Auld Lang Syne” - Choral Arts Northwest (Seattle, WA) - Conductor Timothy Westerhaus

  • “In the Stillness of the Night” - 2022 OMEA All-State Middle School Treble Choir (Eugene, OR) - Conductor Victor Johnson

  • “Up Above the Winds” - 2022 OMEA All-State Middle School Treble Choir (Eugene, OR) - Conductor Victor Johnson

  • “Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening” SSA version - The Plurabelles (Dublin, Ireland) - Conductor Aine Mulvey

  • “Silenced Voices” - Kulshan Chorus (Bellingham WA) - Conductor Dustin Willetts, Jeremy Delamarter Librettist

  • “The Light of Future Things” - The Sno-King Community Chorale (Lynnwood, WA) - Conductor Dustin Willetts, Jeremy Delamarter Librettist

  • “The Phrases of Your Days”- Mt. Si High School Camerata (Mt. Si, WA) - Conductor Haley Isaacs, Jeremy Delamarter Librettist

  • “Solstice” - Wellspring Ensemble (Seattle, WA) - Conductor Evan Norberg

  • “The Things That Last” - Millersport Concert Choir (Millersport, OH) - Conductor Andrea Avers, Jeremy Delamarter Librettist

  • “Just Listen”- Oregon Chorale (Portland, OR) - Conductor Jason Sabino, Jeremy Delamarter Librettist

  • “Take Me By The Hand”- Nord Anglia Performing Arts Choir (Beijing, China) - Conductor Dinah Helgeson, Jeremy Delamarter Librettist

  • Thou Art My Joy" - Choral Conductor's Workshop (Cannon Beach, OR) in honor of Rodney Eichenberger's 30th year

  • “A Cold Wind Came” - Herriman High School (Salt Lake City, UT) - conductor Andrew Howden, Jeremy Delamarter Librettist

  • “La Mort des Amants” - Herriman High School (Salt Lake City, UT) - conductor Andrew Howden

  • "What Melodious Sounds!" - Sam Barlow High School (Gresham, OR) - conductor Amber Schroeder

  • "A Lovely Rose Is Sprung" orchestrated version - University of Puget Sound Adelphian Concert Choir (Tacoma, WA) - conductor Dr. Steven Zopfi

  • "Some Voice of Music" - University of Hawaii University Chorus (Honolulu, HI) - conductor Jeremy Wong

  • "Love Is Enough" - Monroe High School (Monroe, WA) - conductor Ryan Hyde

  • "The Ever Fixed Mark" - Oregon Music Educator's Association T/B Men's Choir (Eugene, OR) - conductor Dinah Helgeson

  • "A Lovely Rose Is Sprung" - Edmonds Community College Symphonic Choir (Edmonds, WA) - conductor Kirk Marcy